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2022 Map of Witcher Mountain

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Witcher Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Pike National Forest dominates the northern reaches of this Colorado landscape, where high elevations and complex drainage systems define the high-country character of Park County. The southern portion of the map is anchored by the prominent Witcher Mtn and Mcintyre Mtn, which overlook the valley of W Fourmile Cr. This area illustrates a transition from the preserved wilderness of the national forest to private landholdings, visible through the emerging residential road networks branching off Co RD 100 and Co RD 59.

Historically, the landscape is marked by transit corridors such as Stagecoach Rd and Wagon Wheel Rd, hinting at the traditional routes that navigated these mountain passes. Topographic features like Doe Ridge and Castle Mountain Pass split the watersheds of Fish Cr and Cottonwood Cr, creating a varied terrain of gulches and arroyos. Researchers can trace the modern development patterns of high-altitude subdivisions like those along Alpine Dr and Hidden Valley Dr against the backdrop of long-standing mountain landmarks.